Citrakadi Vati; Ingredients, Indications, Dosage

Formulation Source

·        Charak Samhita

·        Chikitsa Sthan,

·        Chapter 15. Sloka 96

Ingredients

·        Chitark

·        Pippali mula

·        Yaba Kshara

·        Saubarchal Lavan

·        Saindhava Lavan

·        Vida Lavan

·        Samudra Lavan

·        Audbhid Lavan

·        Sunthi 

·        Marich

·        Pippali

·        Hingu

·        Ajamoda

·        Cavya

·        Matulunga Rasa

·        Dadima Rasa (Pomegranate Juice)

Indications

·        Useful in the treatment of low digestive power.

·        Useful in the treatment of dysentery.

·        Useful in the treatment of free radicals.

·        Useful in the treatment of rheumatic fever. 

·        Useful in the treatment of disturbed digestive powder. 

Dosages

·        2 tab twice daily before food.  (Dosages may differ with your physicians advice) 

Adverse Effect

·        No known major adverse effects 

Contraindication

         Almost a safe herbal preparation but few precaution  is better take as very less studies till now conducted on this preparations like,

·        It should not be continued for a long time (as directed by physician)

·        Avoid in Pregnancy.

·        Avoid during lactation.

·        Avoid during pre-operative or post-operative stages.

·        Avoid in any case of reaction/acidity noted after use.  

Drug Interaction

·        No known significant drug interaction.  

Presentation

          All the leading Ayurvedic drug-manufacturing companies are making it. It comes in generally glass/plastic bottle.